What is php_codesniffer?

58/100
Trust Score (C)
⚠️ Use Caution

php_codesniffer is a packagist that PHP_CodeSniffer tokenizes PHP files and detects violations of a defined set of coding standards.. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (C). 1.7K GitHub stars. Published by squizlabs. Last analyzed September 2026.

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What php_codesniffer Does

php_codesniffer is a packagist in the packagist category. PHP_CodeSniffer tokenizes PHP files and detects violations of a defined set of coding standards.. It is published by squizlabs and has no specified license. With 1.7K GitHub stars and 1.7K downloads, it has a growing community of users and contributors.

Who Should Use php_codesniffer

php_codesniffer is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.

Details

Authorsquizlabs
Categorypackagist
LicenseNot specified
Typepackagist
SourceView on GitHub
Security Score0/100
Activity Score0/100

How to Get Started

Check the trust score before installing:

curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=squizlabs-php-codesniffer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is php_codesniffer used for?
php_codesniffer is a packagist tool. PHP_CodeSniffer tokenizes PHP files and detects violations of a defined set of coding standards..
Is php_codesniffer free?
License: Check project page. php_codesniffer has 1.7K GitHub stars.
Is php_codesniffer safe?
php_codesniffer has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (C). Use with caution.
What are alternatives to php_codesniffer?
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Last updated September 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.

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